Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

Nursing Home · Lancaster, CA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number055307

Contact & location

1642 West Avenue J
Lancaster, CA 93534
Los Angeles County
Phone
(661) 942-8463
ZIP code
93534 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
99
Residents per day
87.2 (88% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Desert Canyon Post Acute LLC
Medicare certified since
August 1, 1970
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.09 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.50 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.04 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.55 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.69 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
25.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
12.5 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 26, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
39.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
13
Citations on record (3 years)
73 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-30 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-05-18 Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-11
2026-02-26 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-26 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2025-12-03 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-13
2025-12-01 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-25
2025-12-01 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-25
2025-12-01 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-25
2025-12-01 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-25
2025-11-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-15
2025-11-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-11
2025-11-18 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-11
2025-11-13 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-06
2025-11-13 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-06
2025-04-25 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-18
2025-04-25 Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-18
2025-04-25 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-18
2025-04-25 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-18
2025-03-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-13
2025-02-21 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-16
2025-01-17 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-17 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-17 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-15 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-20Payment Denial35 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Abby GL LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 92%
Ellie LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 6%
Cruz, Julio (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Lynch, Jose (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 92%
Donohoe, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Eretz Antelope Valley Properties LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mousa, Atef (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pursue Health LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sims, James (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Donohoe, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lynch, Jose (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mousa, Atef (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC have?

It has 99 certified beds and cares for about 87 residents per day.

Has Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?

(661) 942-8463. The facility is located at 1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.